American Rifleman

NRA’s flagship publication, American Rifleman presents expert coverage of rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition, optics and shooting accessories.

Gun Of The Week: Canik USA Mete MC9LS

This slightly upsized version of the original Canik Mete MC9 micro-compact offers a bit more in capacity and sight radius without compromising on concealability.

Designing Suppressors At Silencer Central

Silencer Central has made it even easier for consumers to get suppressors. Now the company is focusing on how to innovate in suppressor design and construction.

Gun Of The Week: Mossberg International Gold Reserve Black

Join American Rifleman staff on the range in this episode to learn about Mossberg’s International Gold Reserve model, the company's self-proclaimed “top-shelf” shotgun featuring an aluminum 20-ga. receiver.

Designing & Loading Winchester's .21 Sharp Cartridge

Winchester's new .21 Sharp cartridge is designed to solve some of the longstanding problems with .22 Long Rifle and give consumers more options. Here's how the company designed it.

Benelli Adds "Advanced Impact" Technology To Popular Shotgun Models

Benelli's new "Advanced Impact" technology results in a new shotgun bore configuration, and the company promises that this offers greater pellet penetration on target.

Gun Of The Week: POF USA P-15 Base

We’re on the range with a 5.56 NATO-chambered carbine from Patriot Ordnance Factory. This POF USA P-15 Base has all the features you need, along with a few extra touches.

Rifleman Review: Colt's Blued Python

With the introduction of blued Colt Pythons, the company answered the demands of many consumers, including NRA Media Editorial Director Mark Keefe.

Gun Of The Week: Kimber Carbon Compact (OR)

Kimber has expanded both the barrel length and magazine capacity of its original R7 Mako to create the Carbon Compact, and this new design has a few extra notable features, too.

The CMP D-Day Matches

Every year, at the CMP's Talladega Marksmanship Park, a weeklong series of matches pay homage to the men who landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Gun Of The Week: Benelli Lupo HPR

Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week, and on this episode, we’re taking a closer look at Benelli’s Lupo HPR, or High Precision Rifle.

I Have This Old Gun: Colt Police Positive

Colt's Police Positive incorporated a hammer-block safety that made it possible to safely carry with all six chambers loaded.

Gun Of The Week: Taurus 692 Executive Grade

Welcome to American Rifleman’s “Gun Of The Week,” where our staff editors examine the firearm industry’s latest offerings. And for this episode, we have a multi-caliber, switch-cylinder revolver from Taurus on the range. Meet the 692 Executive Grade.

I Have This Old Gun: Remington Model 95 "Double Derringer"

Just after the Civil War, Remington Arms began producing its Model 95 "Double Derringer," which would become one of the most popular guns the firm ever made.

Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP 4.25" CC

Follow us on the range this week with Springfield Armory’s latest rendition of its TRP 1911. This is the 1911 TRP 4.25” CC with Coyote Brown Cerakote, and it’s one of the first carry-sized models in the Springfield TRP lineup.

Rifleman Review: Taurus 605 T.O.R.O.

Taurus recently updated its popular 605 revolver with the ability to add a red-dot optic, thanks to a modified topstrap that accommodates an optic baseplate.

Gun Of The Week: Taurus TH45

In this week's episode, we’re delving into the TH45, a semi-automatic pistol from Taurus that comes chambered for the .45 ACP.

I Have This Old Gun: Walther Model 4

After Walther Arms entered the semi-automatic pistol market in the early 20th century, its designs quickly evolved. The Model 4 was one of the most popular pre-World War I pistols made.

New For 2025: Taurus 850

Taurus unveiled its new 850 revolver, a .38 Spl.-chambered, five-shot revolver designed for concealed carry.

New For 2025: FN Reflex XL

FN America stretched its Reflex micro-compact a bit in length and height for 2025, creating the new Reflex XL, which has an increased magazine capacity.

New For 2025: Staccato HD

Staccato has elevated the 2011 handgun concept by incorporating some redesigns for 2025, notably making its M1911-style design compatible with Glock double-stack magazines.

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